AGRICULTURE
The Foundation of Life
Agriculture is the art and science of cultivating the soil, growing crops, and raising livestock. It is the foundation of sedentary human civilization, allowing us to sustain populations far larger than nature alone could support.
Agronomy
The science of soil management and crop production. Wheat, Corn, Rice.
Forestry
Managing forests, tree plantations, and natural resources.
Agrology (Soil)
The study of soil science, ecology, and land capability.
Animal Husbandry
Breeding and caring for farm animals. Livestock, dairy, and poultry.
Aquaculture
Farming of aquatic organisms. Fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and algae.
Horticulture
Garden crops. Vegetables, ornamental plants, and landscape design.
Pomology
The branch of botany that studies fruit and its cultivation.
AGRI_MANAGER
The Green Revolution
In the mid-20th century, new technologies (synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and high-yield crop varieties) saved over a billion people from starvation, but also introduced new ecological challenges.